Gwangju City Implements High-Intensity Social Distancing Measures

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Gwangju Metropolitan City will conduct a two-week intensive social distancing campaign and citywide citizen quarantine activities to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections within the region.

According to the city on the 27th, in accordance with the government's policy to strengthen 'social distancing,' comprehensive quarantine activities involving various sectors of citizens including civic groups, volunteers, public officials, and military personnel are being carried out throughout all areas of Gwangju until the 5th of next month.

Accordingly, on this day, Mayor Lee Yong-seop, civic organizations, volunteers, and about 200 public officials participated in quarantine activities at the Gakhwa-dong Agricultural Wholesale Market.

In particular, Mayor Lee, together with volunteers, distributed disinfectants and cleaned facilities at stores frequently visited by citizens using portable sprayers and cloths to ensure that citizens can safely use traditional markets.

Mayor Lee stated, "We are promoting intensive quarantine throughout all areas of Gwangju to alleviate citizens' anxiety and prevent the inflow of COVID-19," and added, "We ask citizens to actively participate in the social distancing campaign to overcome COVID-19."

Additionally, about 450 members including autonomous crime prevention squad members, public officials, and citizens conducted a social distancing campaign this afternoon in six entertainment district areas in Gwangju, including the Sangmu district.

Citizens participating in the campaign took to the streets wearing sashes and holding placards to promote social distancing participation, urging people to refrain from going out, postpone gatherings, communicate via phone, internet, and social media, and follow personal hygiene rules such as wearing masks and washing hands.

Earlier, on the 24th, Gwangju conducted comprehensive disinfection of public transportation facilities and plans to continue ongoing quarantine activities.

Furthermore, to encourage citizens to voluntarily practice social distancing, a public-private joint campaign involving autonomous crime prevention squad members, volunteers, and public officials will be conducted targeting entertainment district areas such as Sangmu district and the old city hall intersection.

Meanwhile, Gwangju plans to continue intensive quarantine and social distancing campaigns, inspect compliance with quarantine guidelines at multi-use facilities such as religious, sports, and entertainment venues, and do its utmost to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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